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… fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 … But since each person's risks are a bit different, talk to your doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking … wear when you walk. Use delivery services. Find out about drugstores and grocery stores near you that can take orders …
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… Overview Aerobic exercises increase the flow of oxygen to your muscles. This allows your muscles to work longer, … aerobic. These activities include walking your dog, doing housework, and playing with children. Finding the right … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you've had surgery to your back or belly, an injury to your trunk, or pain in your back, then you know that bending and twisting can cause more pain or injury. Movements that would normally be … your needs. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… is usually for emergencies only. For example, it may be used to treat someone with an emergency heart valve problem … intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) reduces the workload on your heart, allowing your heart to pump more blood. The IABP … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… you take one time. After you swallow it, it is taken up by your thyroid gland . Depending on the dosage used, the radioactivity in the iodine destroys most or all … 335–346. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his … or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by seizures: Use waterproof pads on cribs and beds, and … Epilepsy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your … (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Do not use ibuprofen if your child is less than 6 months old unless … Younger Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your … to one side or tilted up or down while breastfeeding. Use one or more pillows to support your arms and the baby. … Breastfeeding Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Treatment Overview A ureteroscopy is a type of procedure. Your doctor may do it to remove kidney stones from one of … your urethra and bladder into your ureter. The doctor may use a wire with a tiny basket on the end to take out a … (belly) pain. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Do not use unapproved, unproven, or potentially dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … Colic Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
